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Kim's daughter reveal shows dynastic dream for N. Korea: analysts
Kim Jong Un unveiled the fourth generation of his ruling family Saturday, appearing in photographs with his daughter for the first time ever, giving analysts a clear indication of his dynastic vision for North Korea.
US to help Thailand develop small nuclear reactors
The United States will help Thailand develop nuclear power through a new class of small reactors, part of a programme aimed at fighting climate change, Vice President Kamala Harris announced on a visit Saturday.
French-speaking bloc to focus on development at Tunisia summit
The world's club of French-speaking countries will meet in Tunisia from Saturday for talks focused on economic cooperation, more than a year after President Kais Saied began an internationally criticised power grab.
Silent Bolsonaro leaves void in Brazil presidency
Since losing his reelection bid, outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has virtually disappeared from view, holing up in his official residence -- and leaving the country with the uneasy feeling of a power vacuum.
Kim oversees N. Korea's ICBM launch with daughter in tow
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of Pyongyang's newest intercontinental ballistic missile with his daughter in tow for the first time, state media reported Saturday.
Off Florida, underwater burial ground offers aquatic lifeline
Divers swim near brightly colored fish and a stingray as they ride warm currents to the seafloor off Florida's coast, where an underwater burial site for ocean lovers doubles as a marine sanctuary brimming with aquatic life.
Malaysia election kicks off, close race expected
Malaysians headed to the polls on Saturday with jailed ex-leader Najib Razak's scandal-hit party seeking to cement its grip on power in a race analysts say is too close to call.
Amid Twitter chaos, Musk reveals new vision for hate content
After turning Twitter upside down, Elon Musk on Tuesday tried to clarify his plans for content moderation, a key issue for the future of the influential platform after the departure of advertisers and top executives.
Two firefighters killed in Peru as plane hits airport fire truck
Two firefighters were killed Friday at Lima's airport when a passenger plane hit their fire truck during takeoff then crashed on the runway, officials said.
10 killed in latest Ecuador prison riot
At least 10 people died Friday in the latest prison unrest to hit violence-stricken Ecuador, where some 400 inmates have been killed since last year, the prison authority said.
WADA to begin considering RUSADA reinstatement in December
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president Witold Bańka said Friday the global group will consider the reinstatement of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) in December after two years of non-compliance.
Power cuts and infrastructure damage after Russian strike: Kyiv
Millions of Ukrainians in more than a dozen provinces are experiencing severe power disruptions amid falling temperatures and almost half of the country's energy infrastructure is in need of repair after weeks of Russian attacks, officials in Kyiv said Friday.
Gridlocked UN climate talks head deep into overtime
Climate negotiators were locked in efforts to break the deadlock at UN COP27 talks Friday as nations tussle over funding for developing countries battered by weather disasters and ambition on curbing global warming.
Elizabeth Holmes: Silicon Valley's fallen star
Elizabeth Holmes's startup Theranos made her a multi-billionaire hailed as the next US tech visionary by age 30, but it all evaporated in a flash of lawsuits, ignominy and, finally, an 11-year prison sentence on Friday.
Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to 11 years in prison for Theranos fraud
Fallen US biotech star Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced Friday to just over 11 years in prison for defrauding investors with her Silicon Valley start-up firm Theranos.
Faultless Ko takes five-shot lead at LPGA Tour Championship
Lydia Ko produced a near immaculate round of golf to take a commanding five-stroke lead at the LPGA's season-ending Tour Championship on Friday.
Rublev joins Djokovic in Turin ATP Finals quartet
Andrey Rublev sealed a place in the final four of the Turin ATP Finals on Friday rallying from a set down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Higgs, Hammer and Putnam share lead at PGA's RSM Classic
Harry Higgs fired a seven-under par 63 to complete his best 36-hole PGA start and grab a share of the lead after Friday's second round of the RSM Classic.
9 dead in latest Ecuador prison riot: prosecutor's office
At least nine people died Friday in the latest prison unrest to hit violence-stricken Ecuador, where some 400 inmates have been killed since last year, the prosecutor's office said.
Global stocks rally but oil prices tumble
US and European stock markets mostly picked up on Friday as investors fished for bargains and shrugged off losses elsewhere, but oil prices dropped over concerns on the world economy.
Decathlete Scantling and bobsledder Evans receive doping rule bans
Two US Olympians were handed bans on Friday for breaching anti-doping procedures, the US Anti Doping Agency announced.
Malaysians vote in tightly contested election
Malaysia's jailed ex-leader Najib Razak's graft-tainted party is seeking to cement its grip on power as the country goes to the polls on Saturday, but analysts say the race is too close to call.
Lewis named as new England women's cricket coach
Former England men's international Jon Lewis has been appointed as the new coach of the England women's team, it was announced Friday.
US Justice Dept taps independent prosecutor for Trump probes
The US Justice Department on Friday named a former war crimes investigator as a special counsel to oversee criminal probes into Donald Trump, three days after the former president announced a new White House run in 2024.
Justice Dept taps independent prosecutor for Trump probes
The US Justice Department on Friday named an independent prosecutor to oversee criminal investigations into Donald Trump, three days after the former president announced a new White House run in 2024.
Mexico weaves fashion policy to help Indigenous communities
Clothing designers inspired by traditional Mexican motifs, embroidery and colors are exhibiting their work at a fashion fair in Mexico City promoted by the government to support marginalized Indigenous communities.
US says immunity for crown prince 'nothing to do' with Saudi ties
The White House denied Friday it was seeking to smooth over frayed bilateral ties with Riyadh when a recent US government court filing granted immunity to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 murder.
Tipuric tells Wales to lay down World Cup marker against Georgia
Wales captain Justin Tipuric has called on his side to produce a performance free of mistakes when they face Georgia in an Autumn Nations Series international in Cardiff on Saturday.
Justice Dept to appoint independent prosecutor for Trump probes
US Attorney General Merrick Garland plans to appoint an independent prosecutor on Friday to oversee the criminal investigations into Donald Trump, three days after the former president announced a new run for the White House in 2024.
White House says only Zelensky can decide on Russia peace talks
The White House said Friday that only Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can decide to open peace talks with Russia, rejecting the notion that it was pressing Kyiv to negotiate.
US decathlete Scantling given three-year doping ban
US Olympic decathlete Garrett Scantling has been suspended for three years after breaching 'Whereabouts and Tampering' anti-doping rule violations, the United States Anti-Doping Association (USADA) said on Friday.
Will any music stars perform in Qatar?
Several global stars have refused to take part in the opening ceremony of the Qatar World Cup, and with two days to go, it is still not clear who will perform.